he main floor really has personality;
it is a mix of old and new, traditional
and modern, conservative and
eclectic. The original wing of the house,
which was left largely untouched except
for upgrades and décor includes a five
piece bathroom, two piece powder room,
laundry room, guest bedroom and twelve
feet of built in closets.
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The reimagined part of the main floor
includes living, dining, kitchen and media
areas. As I walked around the space, each
step gave me a new perspective. The
mindful layout that Bruce, Elka and Paul
carved out for this home is brilliant. The
triple stacked window blocks, which are
a Bruce Wilkin signature, create so much
light but also add an element of interest
that keeps the space from feeling cold
or looking too austere. The triple block
pattern is repeated artistically in the
staircase. The expansive living room is
south/west facing and features a large gas
fireplace with Vancouver Island marble
front that anchors the space. The dining
room separates the living room from the
kitchen; a custom floating buffet cabinet
adding visual interest. The modern
chandelier over the dining table was
handpicked for Elka by Bob and Wendy
MacRitchie, owners of Illuminations
Lighting. To my mind, it is a little bit of
wonderful metallic chaos in the midst of
so much artistic splendour. A lot of the
furnishings in the home came along with
Paul and Elka from their previous home
in Rockland. Clearly their design aesthetic
is consistent, as everything looks right at
home here on King George Terrace.
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